“The voice of countertenor David van Laar sounded impressively clear, always sensitive and text-related in expression.”
Messiah with Europäisches Barockorchester Le Chardon
Review by Klaus G. Werner
Oldenburger Volkszeitung, 27 June 2022Press
“The velvet nuances that alto David van Laar applied were enchanting. And the road from his whispered piano to full volume was long and exciting […] we imagined ourselves in seventh heaven.”
About Bach cantatas with the Dutch Bach Academy
Review by Jaenine Kramer
Leeuwarder Courant, 24 February 2020“юного царевича Феодора отличное меццо-сопрано Давид Ван Лар” (The excellent mezzo soprano David van Laar sang young Tsarevitsj Feodor)
Boris Godunov by Mussorgsky, Dutch National Opera and the Concertgebouw Orchestra
Review by Lera Peshkova
Russian newspaper Meduza, 4 July 2025“The Dutchman van Laar was particularly impressive with his countertenor voice and astounded the audience.”
Handel’s Messiah in Germany
Review by M. Kattler-Vetter
Schleswig-Holsteinischer Zeitung, 29 December 2019“We need to mention here the delicate and intimate interpretation of the Agnus Dei by Van Laar. He left the audience utterly astounded.”
J.S. Bach’s Mass in B minor in Germany
Review by Aleida Herlyn
Ostfriesen Zeitung, 16 September 2019“David van Laar stood out because of his crystal voice.”
Concert with the Leeuwarden Madrigal Choir
Review by Rudolf Nammensma
Leeuwarder Courant, 8 April 2018